LA REID NAMED CHAIRMAN & CEO OF EPIC RECORDS!

Music executive L.A. Reid's new position with Epic Records was officially announced today.

In a move that's been have speculated since June, Reid is taking over as Epic's chairman and CEO.

An official announcement on Reid's hiring is posted below:

Renowned record executive and Grammy Award-winning producer Antonio 'L.A.' Reid has been named Chairman & CEO of Epic Records, it was announced today by Doug Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Sony Music Entertainment.

In this role, Reid will report to Morris and oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York-based label.


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